i just saw this movie because i recently discovered benicio del toro and love him, lots of people had negative things to say about this film, but i totally loved it, i guess my offbeat sense of humor had something to do with me enjoying it; it also has a point as well, its about a guy who can't deal with leaving the sixties, personally i thought it was great, and i really hope some of you will look into it

Nah, good flick. I love his advice for when a police afficer is attempting to pull you over. LOL.

If you like Benincio, be sure to check out some of his other work. Of course, his scene stealing style in "The Usual Suspects" was great, and if you rent "The Pledge", Benincio is AMAZING as a retarded Native American accused of a young girls murder. Just a small scene, but easily one of the most moving of the film. There is also his very first role. He played the "dog faced boy" in "Big Top Pee Wee." LOL, hey, it paid the bills.
R. Michael

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And "snatch"...love that movie.

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And Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. That's a good one, too.


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P.S. benicio is cool as hell but traffic is one of the worst movies i have ever seen

I am a fan of Fear & Loathing as well. Any thoughts on other films made by Gilliam? I am a big fan, especially Monty Python & the Holy Grail, Time Bandits, Brazil, The Adventures of Baron Manchausen, and 12 Monkeys.

actually i haven't seen any other films made by Gilliam, unless you count snippets of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, but I thought he did an excellent job on Fear and Loathing and i want to see some more of his work.

Actually, Terry Gilliam is probably my favorite director. If you are intersted in his work, you must see "Brazil," it is by far his best film and, in my opinion, one of the most darkly comic, beautiful, original, layered, detailed, and perfectly constructed films ever made. The only reason why the movie isn't that well known is that it sparked a huge feud between Gilliam and Columbia Pictures that stands as maybe the most clear example of art vs. commercialism in Hollywood. Basically, the studio ended up not promoting it afterward and it was barely released stateside. Do some research about Sid Sheinberg and Gilliam's arguments after you see the movie.

I am always lending my Criterion Collection copy out. Find a copy, it is inspiring.

If you guys liked this movie alot you should also try reading some of Hunter S. Thompsons books. They are all really good stuff although i would say tha fear and loathing in L.V. is one of his worst books written. Also i heard they are going to make a movie on Rum diaries. If that goes through im definately checking it out.

Hey, lets not forget Benicio's turn as a James Bond henchman in "License to Kill".

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